FEATURES: A
National Historic Landmark, the handsome stone bridge contains the
Sudbury Aqueduct, with a pedestrian walk on top. Visitors standing
under the arch can make a fine echo and view the deep river gorge,
waterfall, and steep hemlock-covered banks. Spectacular views atop
the bridge.

HISTORY:

1600s

English settlers
knew the Ponkapoag Indians built a fish weir here to trap fish
in the weir's branches, catch fish from canoes, and smoke the
fish on the river banks.

Echo Bridge built
by Boston Water Works as the second largest masonry arch in
the U. S.

1895

Acquired by the state
for the Metropolitan Park System, one of its first purchases.

1984

MDC water system, including Echo Bridge, taken over by newly created Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA).

2006

Echo Bridge was briefly closed to pedestrians due to concern about safety of the railings. The bridge was soon reopened after temporary fencing was installed. The MWRA and city officials are seeking funding for permanent repairs.